The Thief In The Dark vs Castle Dark
The Thief In The Dark and Castle Dark both land in Action, Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Thief In The Dark (2022) is 2 years older than Castle Dark (2024). The Thief In The Dark is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Castle Dark (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Thief In The Dark |  Castle Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IronOldNick | Wolfs Moon Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Thief In The Dark (2022) is 2 years older than Castle Dark (2024).
- The Thief In The Dark is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Castle Dark (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Thief In The Dark vs Castle Dark — FAQ
- Should I play The Thief In The Dark or Castle Dark first?
- If you want chronology, The Thief In The Dark (2022) came out before Castle Dark (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Thief In The Dark and Castle Dark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.